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The Clarington municipal government has announced its intention to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to remove a holding provision on the properties located at 51 and 55 Clarington Boulevard in Bowmanville. This amendment is set to take effect on or after October 17, 2024. The holding provision, indicated by the '
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Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this fall to assist residents in accessing various benefits. The Hubs will provide eligible residents with the following services: * Information on benefits they may qualify for. * Assistance in obtaining or replacing government identification, such as Social Insurance Numbers
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On October 1, 2024, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the launch of Operation North Pacific Guard (Op.NPG), a high seas mission aimed at detecting and deterring illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the North Pacific Ocean. This operation is part of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy and
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is observing Circular Economy Month throughout October. This initiative extends Waste Reduction Week in Canada into a full month aimed at educating residents about the circular economy and its benefits. Daily Themes for Waste Reduction Week (October 21-27): * Monday, October 21 – Repair Monday * Tuesday, October
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The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) has been integrated into the Regional Municipality of Durham's Economic Development and Tourism Division, known as Invest Durham. This move aims to provide a more cohesive approach to supporting start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. The Region of Durham has been
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Good morning, Clarington! Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Today: * Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High of 18°C. UV index 5 or moderate. Bring an umbrella just in case. Tonight:
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Ontario's general minimum wage has increased from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour as of October 1, 2024. This change affects nearly one million workers in the province. The increase of 3.9 percent is linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is designed to help
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Detour Notice for Route 403 When: Monday, June 10, 7:00 AM to Friday, October 11, 5:00 PM Route: 403 Due to a construction-related closure of Thickson Road between Victoria Street and Wentworth Street, Route 403 will detour via Stevenson Road. * Route 403 westbound trips will detour via Fobes
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The Government of Canada has announced new tariffs aimed at addressing competition from Chinese producers in key sectors. Effective October 1, 2024, a 100 percent surtax will be applied to all Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). This includes electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans. Additionally, a
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Ontario Tech University has announced it will participate in the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) in Toronto on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2024. According to the university, the event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.
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The Durham Region Health Department is advising parents of school-aged children to schedule eye examinations with local optometrists. According to the Ontario Association of Optometrists, children should have their first eye examination at six months old, another between ages two and five, and annually thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan
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Throughout October, Durham Tourism is promoting visits to local farms with a chance to win an overnight stay in Port Perry. Activities include corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and wagon rides. Visitors can also shop for fresh ingredients and handcrafted items at farm stores. For contest details and event information, visit